Rugby: Australia's 2027 World Cup bid picks up steam with more govt funding

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SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup got a boost on Saturday with an additional A$8.8 million (4.81 million pounds) in funding from the federal government as part of its wider efforts for post-coronavirus economic recovery.

Hosting the tournament is projected to deliver A$2 billion in direct and indirect expenditure, bring in more than 200,000 international visitors for the six-week duration and create 12,000 jobs, Rugby Australia said in a statement.

"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our country and we have already made significant headway in laying the foundations for a successful bid."The Australian government has seen global sporting events as a way to help rebuild the post-pandemic economy.The Queensland state government is considering bidding for the 2032 Olympics, while South Australia's state government has been urged to reconsider a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

 

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